Monday, 1 August 2016

AUGUST 2016 OVERVIEW AND HOROSCOPES

The world is in hugely unpredictable mode and the collective
consciousness is quite unnerved, as the inevitability of change, (being one of
the two certainties in life…three if
you include taxes) is underway.The critical
15 degree point of Pluto in Capricorn s triggering the half way house point of
that sign and is about transition from the hubris to the nemesis of that sign’s
symbolism (cosy political elites and power of money). So, the fall out from the
unacceptable side of uber neo liberal capitalism, globalisation and corpocracy
is coming home to roost. The years till 2025 will be uncomfortable as the
journey continues.Collective and
individual (often-bloody) rebellions will inevitably be the outcome.There is always the danger in times of anger
and frustration, that any change grabbed and any scapegoat chosen, that seems
to hold the answer, often manifests as an “out of the frying pan into the fire”
result or creates a whole new set of difficulties.

We are starting a period of post globalisation.

Neptune in its own home sign of Pisces, since 2012 till 2026
has brought a sense of smoke and mirrors and confusion over facts and
presentation of them.. We are living increasingly in an era also of post truth
politics, where facts are sacrificed on the altar of fear and media fed
opinions. Economic truths are hard to establish, as even economists are subject
to interpretation of their “science” according to their predisposed ideology.
People do not trust “experts” now, partly because of poor communication of and
explanation of facts, by those who study the issues and because of distortion
and selection of them by the media/politicians, who have vested interests.
There is a real danger that the age of reason will be lost on the altar of such
vested interests, emotion and illusion/fear and selective perception, that this
once every 165-year trip of Neptune through Pisces can foster.

Ideally once Neptune
moves into the second half of Pisces, around 2019, the more spiritual side of
this planetary position will be embraced collectively, as the realities of the
need to work together on a larger canvas other than mere forces of
economics/power, but with a focus on saving the planet from mankind’s abuse and
greedy exploitation, i.e. the focus must be shifted away from money /the
material to other more profound considerations of the human condition and the
plight of our 3rd rock from the Sun.

Extremism is born of fear and a sense of disempowerment and
is the natural response to broken systems that political powers have
persistently not addressed.Mars in
Scorpio on and off since early January, and powerfully so since late May, has
brought much global radicalism, intensity, pain and ruthlessness.He leaves Scorpio on the 2nd.From there he moves into Sagittarius, where
issues over globalisation and boundaries /borders will be rife and
confrontational.

The Corbyn/labour party debacle in the UK and the Trump
phenomenon in the USA are all symptoms of rebellion against a status quo that
has not worked for the many, only the few and Uranus in Aries ensures that the
disenchanted people will speak (wisely or not) and the comfortable ruts of the
old system are shaken as a result. They need to be shaken, but in a very
careful and kind way.

Add climate change to the mix with resultant intense
geophysical/environmental/food crises and we are in for a bumpy ride.When Pluto enters Aquarius (the new and the
innovative and technology) in 2025, we will either be emerging into a whole new
more enlightened system…or the power
of technology will so dominate us, that we will be at its mercy, rather than be
its master..

Theresa May, our new UK prime minister is a Sun in Libra,
like Thatcher(No time of birth known)
but she has a powerful Virgo input and a strong Pluto conjunction with Venus in
Leo and conjunct the Moon (in Leo or Virgo, depending on time of birth, but
still conjunct with Pluto) This makes for a controlling, intense, and critical
being and she is very evidence and data based.Her Mars in Pisces however does soften the picture, and bring empathy
for the underdog, but the zealous opposition of Mars to Jupiter in Virgo gives
a pioneering, zealous streak that can be at times about the pursuit of power
and glory at the expense of caution/compassion. Her Saturn in Scorpio, is also
pretty unbending. Without that final focus of the ascendant, it is hard to get
a full picture.

Thankfully this month is calmer and less disturbing than
last… a temporary respite.

The new Moon falls on the 2nd at 10 degrees of Leo at 9.27
GMT and the full Moon is on the 18th at 25 degrees of Aquarius at
20.45 GMT..

Sow on the new and reap on the full…

ARIES

A month for
creativity, enjoyment and leisure and love life is more highlighted than usual,
for you all but don’t take your eye off the ball work wise …Romance and the affections are flagged up
very strongly before the 5th, if born after April 13th
and for all born up to April 4th, there is a strong emphasis on
travel /vacations and for some in this group, focus on study too is in the air
too.However with Saturn in the same
are some travel may have a work or dutiful feel.

Work is looking fairly protected with Jupiter in Virgo your
signs solar 6th house, and health regimes can work well for you.

Uranus in your sign is still bringing to all born round
April 13th-15th(every 84 years) a feeling of adrenalin,
need for change, the unexpected, the new and the liberating (at best) but the
unnerving (not so comfortably) also.You are feeling different and the impulse factor needs care and
caution.. Look before you leap or accidents can happen.. When this period is
over by Feb 2018, you will be in a different place somehow..

Pluto is also still
squaring (every 124 years) the Suns of those born around April 4th-6th..
This influence has been underway since the March 2015 and is rolling out till
the end of this year. It brings challenges within and without about power and a
need to liberate from unhealthy and oppressive influencesthat on some level you are or have been
colluding with work issues may be part of this struggle or authority figures
need to be detached from somehow.. This is a time of psychological depth and
honesty, so you can regenerate/transform self and at the same time not abuse power
in so doing.

TAURUS

Home/family matters
are important this month. Energy spent on domestic issues can be valuable.
However the advantages of good communications with ones offspring and also in
love life are very flagged up too for all. Writers are also particularly
blessed, as the creative font is strong. Before the 5th, if born
after May 14th, there is a slight danger of over indulgence or over
spending on home and family. So try to have a little moderation. Entertaining
at home can be a joy though.

After the 2nd
there will be some sense of relief in relationships that have felt a little
adversarial or controlling for some months.. The pressure is off, but focus on
complex joint finances may become quite strong, and can be constructive.

Jupiter is very supportive now if born May 12th.-20th.Happy times round children and expansion in
love life is very possible and affections are definitely underlined. For all
creative/artistic pursuits this is also an excellent and confident/successful
period.Socialising is especially
successful and enjoyable.

Neptune is inspiring
still if born April 29th-May 2nd. This is a period till
the beginning of 2018, when your empathy, compassion, sensitivity and emotional
richness is more emphasis than in the past, and your creative inspiration is
strong too as is a desire to be there for others in need and to feel others
pain is strong as the boundaries between you and others are diminished. Your
spiritual side too is strengthened, as is a greater sense of connection with
and love of nature is evident

If born May 5th-7th,
you continue to feel a new sense of power and courage, in your big picture
awareness and a sense of destiny continues to drive you. You are able to self
foster and self reinvention with higher learning or long distance contacts or
travel being catalysts for this new sense of self..This continues till the end of the year, so use wisely and
appreciate this once in a lifetime growth.

GEMINI

You usual intellectual assets are strengthened this month,
with communications skilled even sharper than usual.

However family
communications figure strongly too and need care, and make sure there is no
room for misunderstandings.Negotiations re real estate /property may figure strongly too and needs
sharp attention.

From the 2nd
all born up to June 5th, need to be aware that Mars in your solar 7th
house will be bringing some quite acerbic and challenging communications from
others.. There is a hint of over assertion and some confrontation with others,
so patience and forbearance may be needed. However in debate you will meet you
match and need to respect differences.

Jupiter, if born
After June 12th, is creating a bit of a tendency to be a little self
indulgent or to have a sense of entitlement and a little over confidence is a
possibility.. Enjoy the sense of luxury, but have some modesty too.

Saturn is a little challenging now to all born May 30th-June
2nd (as last December).

There is a need to recognise in a mature way m duty and
obligation. There is also the possibility that some one or something seems to
be blocking your path and this feels frustrating. Others also are presenting
you with reality checks and relationships are possibly revealed to be more
difficult than you anticipated. Either you recognise that others are teaching
you something worth while and accept this, or you may realise some body is a
problem that may suggest a need to reconsider the relationships validity. This
takes a lot of self-honesty and humility. It is also possible that you may need
to consider the validity or strategy of a certain goal you have embarked upon
that has hit the buffers somehow..Look
after your health too.

Neptune creates some
illusions or uncertainties and confusion still if born May 31st-
June 3rd.. Keep real and don’t take any one or any thing at face
value. If dissatisfaction at work is a problem, consider your emotional
/spiritual needs and think of work that satisfies that more.

Uranus is quite inspiring now if born June 14th-16th..
You are feeling more intuitive and inclined to see the bigger picture, you also
are becoming more altruistic and concerned with freedom and humanitarianism..
There is also a sense of being awakened to a new chapter of freedom and
self-authenticity. Enjoy, as this lasts till February 2018!.

CANCER

Finances are flagged up for attention, especially personal
ones and before the 5th this can prove successful, but you are all
also in communication mode. Disseminating information and learning /discussing
/reading and a need to talk is string and is valuable and incisive and after
the 5th you communication skills are blessed and enhanced by charm
and aesthetic skill.

Mars, after the 2nd puts some focus on work
issues in a way that demands your effort and ambition.. It may also flag up a
new health determination in some context.

Jupiter aids and abets the intellects and communication
success of all born after July 14th. You get noticed and listened to and
writers and speechmakers can flourish.

Siblings can also be very positive influences and
communication with them is enhanced.

Uranus is a little
disruptive now to all born July 16th-18th.. There is a
feeling of disruption and the unexpected and insecure possibly around
professional issues.

You may also feel yourself that there is a sense of a need
for change and your serenity is not so sure. Uranus awakens you to new insights
and dimensions pf self and this is a journey that you cannot push, and which
continues till early 2018.. Stay flexible and watch the evolution with patience
and open mindedness. Inevitable change will arrive so do not push the river.

Neptune continues to inspire all born July 1st –4th.
He is enhancing your creative inspiration and spiritual side. Other countries
and spiritual paths inspire. There is also a sense of increased empathy
/compassion emotionalism, all positively expressed.

Pluto however is
still bringing to many born around July5th-8th. a feeling of
struggle with powerful energies outside themselves …. This has been ongoing
since early 2015 and fades from late this year.Forces that feel dark or threatening somehow need careful
handling. You have been and are tested to keep squeaky clean and to draw
boundaries around those who may misuse power. You have to look at the dark but
not be defined by it. Meet it eye to eye and deal with it with dignity and
quiet defiance.. Walk away, even if it means cutting some losses if need
be.Endings of chapters are inevitable
in some way, but you emerge transformed, stronger and matured.

LEO

This is your sign’s month. Enjoy being high profile and in
the spotlight especially before the 5th if born after August 16th.
Venus is then really adding to your popularity and enhances Cupid’s power…
However you all need some focus on finance too and after the 5th,
that area can be enhanced.

Mars after the 2nd is turning from feeling a
stressful power to a helpful one and if born up to August 7th, you
can look forward to a period of happy enjoyment, support and joy from offspring
and a real sense of fun and romance may well be in the air . It is also a great
time for the arts and creativity too… You are feeling extrovert and you take to
the stage readily and happily.

Jupiter is still at
the least protecting your finances, at the best bringing financial
opportunities.

Saturn is also
currently supportive and maturing for those born in the first two days of
August.. You are stepping up to the plate re love life and children’s’ issues
and have the discipline and maturity to do what is necessary to improve and
secure those areas. You also have added discipline and patience in any creative
pursuit.. You can gain admiration now because of your efforts and seriousness
of purpose.

Uranus is very
exciting and liberating too now for those born August 16th-18th.For this group exciting new chapters are
opening up from long distance sources and travel is really awakening. Higher
study and education is a great catalyst for enlightenment and the need for a
new and more inspiring chapter in life calls somehow. Relationships are often
the catalyst for this as others that come into your life trigger change that is
quite a kick start into a new, more exciting future somehow. This is around
till about February 2018, so look forward.

The new Moon falls in your sign on the 2nd
directly impacting those born around August 2nd-4th. For
these Leos there is the potential for a new chapter being born with the
initiation of the new and positive in the ether.

VIRGO

This is a month of some need for privacy and maybe a need to
revisit the past in some way, especially up till the 22nd.However the presence of your ruler Mercury
in your sign all month does point to a sharp mind and great ability and need to
communicate. Just ensure you listen as well as talk.

Before the 5th, there is a possibility of behind
scenes affections and good done for others rather privately. After the 5th,
there is an enhancement for all born up to September 17th of an
extra charisma and attractiveness and loveability is enhanced and affections
are underlined.

Mars leaving Scorpio
on the 2nd brings the potential for some tensions
/challenges/irritations from family and re home issues. Patience and tolerance
is needed and also a need to listen to complaints with openness. However there
may be some unnecessary and unwarranted irritations by others. Your energy
could be a little overbearing at home however.

The very positive news for this born after September 14th,
is that Jupiter, still in your sign, is now exactly conjuncting your Suns
(Every 12 years). For this group, there is a real sense of joy, confidence,
advantage, growth, inner or outer, and with travel very possibly
underlined.A happy period with a sense
of enjoying life is indicated. The only down side is the possibility of over
confidence or even a touch of arrogance, although these is not a typical
qualities of your sign.

Saturn however is not so well disposed to those born
September 1st-4th (as last December.) There is some block
or problem possibly connected to home /family /real estate. A need to rethink
relationships and your own behaviour is flagged up and it is also necessary to
get real and to do what is necessary to put your house in order and reality
checks now can be very useful. If you address the work needed to be done.Look after health too.

Neptune still indicates a need to check the reality and the
credentials of others if born September 2nd-5th. Do not
project onto others what you want to see and don’t be easily seduced. This a
great time for creative gifts, but over idealism and rose coloured spectacles
are a danger.

For those born
September 7th-9th, Pluto is bringing the gift of
empowerment, very possibly in love life and in the arts and in fertility
generally. Confidence and destiny is on your side.This lasts till the end of the year so appreciate the
opportunities.

LIBRA

The desire to be sociable and work in cohesion with others
for a common cause is strong for all, but especially for those born after
October16th who will be especially warm and sociable and popularity in
networking is strong.

There is also a tendency for much communication that has a
private feel too and it is possible that sometimes there is a feeling of being
rather isolated in opinion, despite the sociable environment. And after the 5th
those born up to October 17th may well find that much love and
caring has a behind the scenes feel.

From the 2nd
Mars, newly in Sagittarius gives effectiveness and boldness of communication
and your words and communications are delivered with ambition and
assertiveness.

Saturn also lends a serious, mature and grounded feel to all
communications and thoughts, of those born October 2nd-5th.There will be a positive, respected and
constructive outcome from decisions and connections with others. Hard work is
demanded, but pays off.

Uranus is a big player now in the lives of those beings born
round October

17th-19th.. Others and circumstance
are creating uncertainty , change and disruption in ones life , which can be
upsetting or destabilising , but it can also create a new catalyst for change
and freedom , that ultimately is a positive thing, even if initially it is not
welcomed .. Change is inevitable now but it is also important to treat this
period right up to early 2018, as a journey, so stay adaptable and flexible and
go with the flow.

Pluto is a challenge still till the end of the year for
those born October 8th-10th.. . Issues re family and
domestically are challenging and the need for independence and personal
independence and empowerment is strong.. Struggle happens internally and
possible externally… It is a time for consciousness about inner old dynamics
that are quite primeval and now erupting. It is important to be conscious self
aware and controlled now; so that you are in charge of the power you feel
rather than let it overwhelm you.

SCORPIO.

There is a focus on career now and public standing as you
are in the public eye and before the 5th if born up to November 17th,
your charms and charisma aid and abet your status, but beware of
sycophancy.After the 5th
friends are invaluable and social life is fulfilling.

Mars finally leaves
your sign on the 2nd after a protracted period where assertive
behaviour and ambition and some convoluted conflict has been in the air.From Sagittarius, there is a focus of
determined ambition and drive towards finance.

Jupiter is happily supporting now those born after November
13th. Lucky meetings with others and generous friends/contacts
enrich life and your generosity to others pays off and back twofold.

Neptune is still a very kindly influence now on the lives of
those born November 2nd-5th. He is bringing a huge boost
to creative drives, needs and talents, especially related to music, film and
visual arts. It is also a time of great spiritual links in love life and huge
idealism that rises above just the physical. Children/offspring are also a real
source of inspiration and love and joy and general compassion and sensitivity
is hugely amplified. This is around as a factor early 2018, so allow its
strength to enrich your life. Being near the sea/water is also a particular
healing experience when Neptune is strong.

Pluto your natural ruler is still and till the end of the
year, really positively impacting the lives of those born November 7th-9th.
For these privileged Scorpios, this once in a lifetime influence allows real
intellectual self regeneration and courage and allows a flowering of the
insight implicit in all Scorpio beings … focused particularly on the power of
incisive forensic intellect, understanding and communicative skill.Siblings too may play a significant role in
this destined period of development.

SAGITTARIUS

The perfect month for travel and furthering academic and
legal pursuits is at hand and before the 5th, if born after
December16th, love life and the affections are linked to travel and learning
somehow too.

Much careful focus and thinking/communicating is demanded in
career for all too this month, but after the 5th if born up to
December16th.. Your charms are good tools and advantageous career wise and
socially.

Mars moves into your
sign on the 2nd, so all born up to December 7th, will
feel an extra surge of dynamism and ambition at best, but maybe a sense of over
assertiveness at worst.. Others too may be a little too ready to assert
themselves in a rather domineering way in your life.Mars is activated and he is a trigger planet.

Jupiter still square to your sign from Virgo, is now
creating for those born December 14th-20th, a sense of
possible over confidence (possibly career wise) and maybe a tendency to over
commit, over do or be a bit over extravagant.. You can enjoy this transit, but
have some caution and restraint. Saturn by contrast is now bringing some
reality checks and blocks possibly to the lives of those born December 1st-4th,
as last December.This is a period to
not circum to too much negativity.. but to step up to the plate and be
practical and to work hard putting a better infrastructure into your life.Patience and some endurance will pay off.
Look after your health too.

Uranus is enlivening and awakening now if born round
December15th-17th.. He is bringing a new sense of confidence in your
authenticity and desire to have more freedom and uniqueness in life, possible
connected to love life and the creative arts.. Children’s issues are sources of
the new as well.Awakening times are
around you now and for till early next year..

If born December 1st
to 4th, you still need to be aware of (and till the end of next
year) the need to see clearly… There is some sense of confusion and uncertainty
in life, possibly connected to roots and at the same time as feeling a need to
reach for ideals. Keep grounded and be aware that you check all information out
and don’t assume you have everyone sussed. Beware smoke and mirrors and you
need sleep and music to heal any sadness and hypersensitivity, but your
compassion abounds now.

CAPRICORN

A time for depth and
not the superficial, not least a need to focus on private, intense issues, not
least finances and intimate dealings.

Long distance
communications are underlined now and so is academic focus. .. Communications
demand wisdom and the higher mind and after the 5th love life and
travel/other realms can combine if born up to January 15th.

Jupiter is very much on your side now if born January 12th-19th.
Expansion, growth, wisdom and luck is around you somehow. Holidays are flagged
up and general happy travel and bonuses from far off places. Luck is suggested
re legal and publishing issues too. Good academic results are also in the air.

Uranus is a little challenging from now till early next
year, for those born January14th-16th. There is a real restlessness
and sense of disruption within and externally, possibly round home /real estate
and family issues… Change is in the air, but do not be too impulsive and over
reactive. Stay flexible and see this period as a bit of a journey with some
false starts and reversals but that is ok.Changeable feelings from day to day are part of this transit, as is a
need for some adventure/excitement /adrenalin, but caution is needed and risks
carefully considered. Including physical ones. Have patience and know the
outcome is a new chapter and that one of the only certainties in life is
change. Uranus’ task is to awaken and enlighten in his rather unpredictable
way. Finances may have unpredictability too.

Pluto is still
powerful if born January 5th-7th (and has been on and off
since the beginning of the year). A real sense of power has erupted within
and/or a realisation of an sense of endings of chapters in life that can be
quite challenging, but which are the precursors of the new and empowering and
self reinventive.Destiny is in the air
this goes very deep for sure and feels quite primeval in essence.. Keep squeaky
clean and know this is a revolution that is not really completed till the end
of this year.

Finally Neptune continues to inspire those born January1st
to 3rd. More emotional response is now evident in you and your
creative/artistic and spiritual sense is heightened as is compassion, empathy
and love. Music and film and the visual arts can flourish in you life now. This
has been underwaysince early this
year... and has not completed his work till the end of 2017.

AQUARIUS

It is all about the power of others in your life now for the
good and before the 5th if born after February 12th, love
life can particularly flourish.. Communication that is serious and meaningful
can be useful this month especially related to complex finances and private and
intimate issues too.

Mars moves into
friendly to you Sagittarius on the 2nd and from there will bring for
all born up to February 3rd an intelligent energy, that gives
leadership skills and a sense of constructive progress to your goals,
especially if they are collective.

Friends too give good advice and inspire and vice
versa…Saturn is a serious and
constructive force now for those born January 28th-31st.
He is bringing maturity of stance and judgement, a sense of discipline and a
hard work ethic and loyalty and duty to bear on what you are trying to achieve
and your sense of duty to others now is admirable. Others, especially friends
too can be a source of support and constructiveness in your life’s
efforts.This may a time of all work
and little play, but the deferred gratification is well worth it and others
admire you achievements and attitude.

Uranus your ruling
planet is now bringing out your best Aquarian characteristics now and for the
coming 12 months, if born February 12th-14th.Your mind is mow extra intuitive and you are
looking outside the box and thinking laterally or divergently even more than
usual. Eureka moments are in the air and you are also more than usually
maverick and individualistic in your approach to life. The need to fight for a
better future for self and others is strong. Your altruism, idealism and
humanitarian instincts now are paramount. A new leap into a new consciousness
is under way and your teaching and communication skills can be inspiring now
.You are really fired with knowledge, and more importantly, wisdom. And
insight.

The full Moon on the 18th hits those born around February 14th.
For this group truths will erupt and the unconscious is unleashed in self and
others. Endings of chapters show themselves somehow.

PISCES

Looking after
routine work and organisational issues and indeed taking care of health is on
the menu this month.Mercury in your
opposite sign of Virgo is also suggesting that you all will be in very strong
communicative mode with information from others and conversation being prolific
and beneficial and it is important that you listen and be listened to with
focus. After the 5th, all born up to March 15th can also
look forward to enriched affections and romantic potential with others.

Mars newly in Sagittarius from the 2nd is going
to challenge to some degree those born up to March 5th. For this
group there is the potential for some confrontation or irritation in a work
context or with authority figures in any context. Impatience with others or
intolerance issues are in the air and this can be you as victim or perpetrator.

Stop and count to 10 before speaking or reacting to any
challenge or frustration.

Ambition can also create some ruthlessness in behaviour, so
beware.

Jupiter is moving
now towards the end of his journey through Virgo, and this means he currently
is opposing the suns of those born March 12th-20th. For this group
there is a strong feeling of luck and advantage brought into your life through
others (and through travel) and indeed from others from other cultures, or
those who are able to bring advantage, luck and wisdom into your life. However
this can also manifest as

an over strong sense of expansion and extravagance and often
over confidence in all issues, especially related to others.. It can bring
excess that can be later regretted a little, so caution is needed to get the
best from this transit.

Saturn is a bit of a reality check now for those born
February 27th- March 2nd… career /work issues are tricky
and hard and delays and frustrations generally are possible Tiredness and a rather
low mood is in the air too.This is a
time to bite bullets and rethink strategy and if necessary admit what you need
to change and face facts with maturity .It pays off if you do. A bit of
humility does not go astray with Saturn.

Neptune your ruler is also still really bringing full Pisces
consciousness to those born March 1st to 3rd and this may well be
modified by the Saturn influence. It is important not to let your
hypersensitivity dominate and use it wisely for the betterment of others and
for creative work, but keep grounded and don’t be over idealistic or escapist.
If you are, Saturn will soon show you the realities and ground you.

Pluto is continuing to be a regenerative and empowering
influence on those born March 5th-7th,mainly
completed by the years end.. Your transformational influence in groups is
strong and effective friends and contacts further your goals for self and
indeed for others.

About Me

Astro Analysis is the website of London-based psychological Astrologer, Leigh Oswald. Leigh has been a practising professional Astrologer for three decades.
Leigh is a qualified teacher and teaches Astrology when time allows. Her academic background prior to studying Astrology included philosophy, psychology, sociology and English literature.
Practising and writing about Astrology has allowed Leigh to bring together many of these disciplines. When she found Astrology, Leigh felt as if she had "come home".